Maine's 20 most‑visited lighthouses draw summer tourists

Maine’s coastline hosts 65 historic lighthouses, of which the 20 most popular are highlighted by TripAdvisor’s “Traveler Favorites.” The list features internationally known Portland Head Light, Marshall Point Light – noted for its appearance in an Academy Award‑winning film – and Pemaquid Light, which welcomes roughly 100,000 visitors each year.

Tourism is at a peak this summer, with beaches, hiking trails and restaurants busy across the state. The lighthouse rankings, based on visitor ratings, reviews, photos and overall popularity, showcase sites spread along the entire Maine coast, offering both locals and out‑of‑state travelers a chance to explore historic maritime landmarks.